The Acorn Group is looking for an innovative, experienced developer who has at least 5 years of full-time commercial experience developing front-end systems in React, React Native, Next.js, and TypeScript, to join our Frontend Development team providing solutions across a range of products in vertical business workstreams.
Job Title: Senior Frontend Developer
Salary: Up to £75,000 depending on experience
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm
What you will be doing:
* Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing features
* Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
* Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
* Working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team to reach a single goal
* Defining front-end code standards and practices
* Reviewing pull requests, knowledge sharing, and contributing to brown bag lunches
What we are looking for:
* Thorough understanding of React and its core principles
* Familiarity with modern specifications when developing components
* Experience with the React Material UI Framework
* Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
* Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
* Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth, etc.
* Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
* Experience with popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vit.js, Storybook, Jest, ESLint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
* Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
* Experience with code versioning tools such as Git
* Experience with DevOps practices and Agile practices
About Acorn Insurance
We are a growing business with great opportunities to build your knowledge of the financial services industry. As a specialist insurance provider, we have 40 years of experience helping people secure motor insurance across the UK. We help more than 50,000 customers find a policy that meets their needs and provides them with peace of mind that comes with high-quality insurance.
At Acorn Insurance, we provide full training and continuous coaching in-house. You will be given full in-depth FCA regulated industry knowledge and have all the tools necessary to help you personally grow your career with the business.
We celebrate differences and it’s important to us that we have a culture where our people feel respected and valued for who they are. We pride ourselves on being accessible and encourage inclusive environments where our people can always give and show the very best of themselves.
Why Acorn Insurance?
Acorn Insurance wants to give you more than a job; we want to give you a purpose and a career. Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:
* Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
* Additional Buy & Sell Holidays
* Company Sick Pay Scheme
* Company Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
* Generous Company Pension Scheme
* A comprehensive Mental Health support system via the health assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* A wide network of mental health first aiders
* Our very own reward and discount platform "Your tomorrow"
* Fresh fruit deliveries twice a week
* £250 Refer a friend bonus
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye test vouchers and a contribution towards the frames
* Regular Employment Engagement including ongoing competitions with fantastic prizes
'The Acorn Group is a Great Place to Work 2024/5.'
A record number of Acorn employees completed the survey. The results overwhelmingly revealed that the group is welcoming, supportive, and a great place to forge a career.
There is always room for improvement though. We have big plans to improve even further in 2025.
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks; any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.
Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/Post study work) visa. We are unable to provide visa sponsorships.
At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognize that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
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